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About

Information about The Chinese University of Hong Kong for Prospective Students

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At CUHK, we spark passion, serving society to advance human progress, fostering greatness and social purpose. We’re extremely proud of our diverse community of over 70 nationalities, attracting some of the world's brightest students and professionals. Our main campus, overlooking Tolo Harbour, is the largest, greenest, and most sustainably designed campus in Hong Kong, offering a wide range of learning facilities, cultural amenities, and sporting activities that create a comprehensive campus experience. CUHK combines its rich history with forward-thinking initiatives to continue shaping a brighter future for all.

CUHK aims to nurture students with both specialised knowledge and wisdom for life. Its bilingual and multicultural curriculum is characterised by a flexible credit unit system. Academic programmes in an array of disciplines are offered by eight Faculties, including ArtsBusiness AdministrationEducationEngineeringLawMedicineScience and Social Science. CUHK future proofs its educational offerings by listening to industry and government and introducing innovative new programmes such as Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Management, Computational Data Science, and Learning Design and Technology. CUHK’s robust programmes are supplemented by the provision of state-of-the-art facilities and resources to ensure students have a world-class experience.

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Key Statistics for Prospective Students

Key data points related to studying at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Undergraduate major and minor programmes
160+
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Postgraduate programmes
220+
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Students
22,000+
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Alumni
281,000+
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Student hostel places
9,500+